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The annual Eucor funding instrument Seed Money is now open for applications: Innovative cross-border projects in the fields of research, innovation, and transfer, as well as in teaching, are eligible to apply. Researchers and teaching staff can apply for funding of up to €60,000 until September 8, 2025.

The Eucor team at KIT invites students and staff from the Eucor universities to the Eucor Dinner at the Kulturküche Karlsruhe. On June 6, 2025, from 2:30 PM to approximately 8:30 PM, there will first be an exchange about Eucor programs, followed by intercultural workshops (German/French), offering the opportunity to make new connections. The event includes exploring the city and concludes with a shared dinner in the evening.

The Eucor Olympiad 2025 will take place on Friday, May 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. at the Institute of Sport and Sports Science at the University of Freiburg. Students from all five Eucor universities can look forward to a day of team building, sports challenges, and international exchange. Participation is free of charge, but spots are limited to 60; the registration deadline is May 25, 2025.

The workshop “Intercultural Communication Situations in Everyday University Life” will take place on June 12 and 19, 2025, in Basel. It is aimed at administrative, technical, and laboratory staff at the University of Basel. The goal is to identify, analyze, and develop solution strategies for intercultural communication challenges in the university context – including through the use of the Critical Incident Method. The course includes interactive exercises, sharing of experiences, and is designed for beginners; it is also eligible for credit in the “Intercultural Competence” certificate program.

The Gay-Lussac Federation will host its first Summer School on decarbonization from June 22 to July 5, 2025, at ENSCMu in Mulhouse, France. Targeting international master’s and PhD students in chemistry or chemical engineering, the program includes seminars, courses, and industry visits focused on CO2 reduction, hydrogen use, and recycling. Early bird registration costs €2,200 and is open until May 31, 2025.

On May 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, the Eucor team at KIT (in seminar room 231, building 11.40) will offer exciting insights for staff into the opportunities and funding options available through the trinational university alliance. Whether in research, teaching, or administration – discover new possibilities for networking and collaboration. Take advantage of the opportunity to connect over a cup of coffee or tea!

The Eucor workshop “Working Successfully in Intercultural Dialogue” will take place on May 13, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. for staff members of the member universities of Basel, Freiburg, Haute-Alsace, Strasbourg, and KIT. The focus will be on intercultural collaboration within the German-French-Swiss context, including exercises and experience sharing on conflict prevention in the workplace. The bilingual event requires language skills at a B1 level, and registration is open until April 28, 2025.

From May 19 to 23, 2025, the Eucor team at KIT in Karlsruhe will offer an intercultural language course week. Sixteen KIT students will participate in a French communication training (A2/B1 level), while sixteen students from the Université de Haute-Alsace and the Université de Strasbourg will take part in an intensive German course (A2/B1 level). In the mornings, language classes will be held; in the afternoons, there will be a joint program for the practical application of language skills and cultural exchange.

From July 7 to 10, 2025, the trinational Summer School “Urban Micropollutants – Diagnoses, Challenges and Solutions for the City of the 21st Century” will take place at the Université de Strasbourg. The event focuses on micropollutants in urban environments. Its aim is to raise awareness among doctoral students about the diagnosis, impact, and solutions regarding urban pollutants from an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspective. Applications are open until May 15, 2025.